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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Thank You to Everyone Who Attended the Rally
The rally has now ended. AFSCME has taken down their gazebo's and the huge crowd is slowly leaving the area.
Enthusiasm Continues
Many, many people are working hard across the state on recalls, but today, estimates are that 25,000 to 30,000 people are assemble around the state capitol at this hour.
Thousands are presently listening to speakers while thousands of others are marching on capitol square.
It is a great site!
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Join Us In Madison
Join our Madison rally and say 'don't you dare!' to Walker's extreme budget. Go to http://bit.ly/kdrx6J for an updated list of buses going to the Capitol.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
WisPolitics.com: Dept. of Administration: Releases preliminary law enforcement, repair estimates for state Capitol
You can view the full news story and review the submitted report of the capitol damage by clicking on the below WisPolitics link.
WisPolitics.com: Dept. of Administration: Releases preliminary law enforcement, repair estimates for state Capitol
WisPolitics.com: Dept. of Administration: Releases preliminary law enforcement, repair estimates for state Capitol
Don't blame the protesters
Today, DOA Secretary Mike Huebsch estimated (yes, another one of his wild estimates) that the damage at the capitol caused by the protester's is $270,000. Far cry from his original estimate of $7.5 million.
He went on further to say that the law enforcement costs will be around $8.1 million. "Peaceful" protesters cannot be held responsible for the "over reaction" of Governor Scott Walker and Secretary Huebsch. To blame peaceful protesters who did nothing to command such a major police presence is wrong.
It is very possible that if Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republicans would stop with their outright attacks on Wisconsin Working Families, the poor and the elderly so that the rich in Wisconsin could continue to pay less than their fair share of taxes and the same with corporations then maybe, just maybe, peaceful, honest and good citizens of Wisconsin would not need to assemble in masses outside the capitol.
He went on further to say that the law enforcement costs will be around $8.1 million. "Peaceful" protesters cannot be held responsible for the "over reaction" of Governor Scott Walker and Secretary Huebsch. To blame peaceful protesters who did nothing to command such a major police presence is wrong.
It is very possible that if Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Republicans would stop with their outright attacks on Wisconsin Working Families, the poor and the elderly so that the rich in Wisconsin could continue to pay less than their fair share of taxes and the same with corporations then maybe, just maybe, peaceful, honest and good citizens of Wisconsin would not need to assemble in masses outside the capitol.
U.S. Senator Announces He WILL NOT Seek Fifth Term, Will RETIRE
For Immediate Release
(202) 224-5653
5/13/11
MILWAUKEE – U.S. Senator Herb Kohl today announced that he will not seek another term in 2012. Kohl is currently serving his fourth term in the U.S. Senate, which will expire at the end of the 112th Congress on January 3, 2013. He delivered the following remarks from his Milwaukee Senate office this morning:
"On a day much like this one, in May, 1988, I announced my intention to run for the United States Senate.
"I promised then that if the people of Wisconsin sent me to the Senate, I would work my heart out every day. And I would be nobody's Senator but yours.
"Every day since then I have done my best to keep that promise to the people of the state I love.
"The greatest honor and the greatest responsibility of my life has been to serve as Wisconsin's United States Senator. But I have never believed this was my Senate seat. I always knew and understood that it belongs to the people of Wisconsin. At the end of this term, I will have served in this office for 24 years.
"So even though I continue to love this job, I have decided that the time has come to give someone else the opportunity to serve. Therefore, I am announcing today that I will not seek another term as your Senator. Rather, I will devote all my energy and time in the next 19 months to continuing to serve the people of our state.
"As you know, I spent much of my life in business. At Kohl's, as well as at the Bucks, we had the best employees to be found anywhere. They always put the customer first.
"As a Senator, I have had the finest staff anyone could ever have. And they have always put the people of Wisconsin first on every issue, large and small.
"I've always believed that it's better to leave a job a little too early than a little too late. And that's how I feel today. The interest and energy I have for this job will find a new home at the conclusion of this term.
"Finally, I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude to all the fine people I've met along the way. From one end of Wisconsin to the other – from Milwaukee to Superior, Kenosha to Eau Claire, LaCrosse to Green Bay, Madison to Wausau, and all points in between – the people of Wisconsin have been enormously kind and generous to me and I have attempted to return their friendship and trust with an unremitting effort to improve the quality of life for everyone in our state. They have enriched my life in so many ways and it has been an honor and a privilege to serve you and each and every person throughout Wisconsin."
(202) 224-5653
5/13/11
MILWAUKEE – U.S. Senator Herb Kohl today announced that he will not seek another term in 2012. Kohl is currently serving his fourth term in the U.S. Senate, which will expire at the end of the 112th Congress on January 3, 2013. He delivered the following remarks from his Milwaukee Senate office this morning:
"On a day much like this one, in May, 1988, I announced my intention to run for the United States Senate.
"I promised then that if the people of Wisconsin sent me to the Senate, I would work my heart out every day. And I would be nobody's Senator but yours.
"Every day since then I have done my best to keep that promise to the people of the state I love.
"The greatest honor and the greatest responsibility of my life has been to serve as Wisconsin's United States Senator. But I have never believed this was my Senate seat. I always knew and understood that it belongs to the people of Wisconsin. At the end of this term, I will have served in this office for 24 years.
"So even though I continue to love this job, I have decided that the time has come to give someone else the opportunity to serve. Therefore, I am announcing today that I will not seek another term as your Senator. Rather, I will devote all my energy and time in the next 19 months to continuing to serve the people of our state.
"As you know, I spent much of my life in business. At Kohl's, as well as at the Bucks, we had the best employees to be found anywhere. They always put the customer first.
"As a Senator, I have had the finest staff anyone could ever have. And they have always put the people of Wisconsin first on every issue, large and small.
"I've always believed that it's better to leave a job a little too early than a little too late. And that's how I feel today. The interest and energy I have for this job will find a new home at the conclusion of this term.
"Finally, I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude to all the fine people I've met along the way. From one end of Wisconsin to the other – from Milwaukee to Superior, Kenosha to Eau Claire, LaCrosse to Green Bay, Madison to Wausau, and all points in between – the people of Wisconsin have been enormously kind and generous to me and I have attempted to return their friendship and trust with an unremitting effort to improve the quality of life for everyone in our state. They have enriched my life in so many ways and it has been an honor and a privilege to serve you and each and every person throughout Wisconsin."
Wisconsin Supreme Court Recount Update
ALL counties in Wisconsin have completed their recounts with one exception. Waukesha County has been granted an extension until May 26th to complete their recount.
Help Stop the NEW Move to Now Go After Collective Bargianing in the State Budget
We need you to take action. As we speak, Scott Walker and his allies in the Legislature are preparing amendments to the state budget that strip collective bargaining rights as they rush to implement their radical agenda - even though courts are currently blocking Walker's illegal power grab. We need you at our May 14 rally at the Capitol and to say ‘don’t you dare!’ to their radical plan.
In addition to attending the rally on Saturday, sign the petition right here to tell Walker and lawmakers ‘Don’t You Dare’ hijack the budget!
Walker is intent to force his bill on the state despite the largest citizen-uprising in Wisconsin history. That’s why your local lawmakers need to see you at the rally and see that Wisconsinites want a budget that protects our working families.
Sign the petition right here to tell Walker and lawmakers ‘Don’t You Dare’ hijack the budget!
Please join us on May 14 at 2:30PM at the Capitol to show that our voices will not be silenced. Check the SEPAC website for bus stops and times if you would like a FREE ride to and from Madison. We are united, determined and together we will win.
P.S. Be sure to forward the petition to your friends and help spread the word!
In addition to attending the rally on Saturday, sign the petition right here to tell Walker and lawmakers ‘Don’t You Dare’ hijack the budget!
Walker is intent to force his bill on the state despite the largest citizen-uprising in Wisconsin history. That’s why your local lawmakers need to see you at the rally and see that Wisconsinites want a budget that protects our working families.
Sign the petition right here to tell Walker and lawmakers ‘Don’t You Dare’ hijack the budget!
Please join us on May 14 at 2:30PM at the Capitol to show that our voices will not be silenced. Check the SEPAC website for bus stops and times if you would like a FREE ride to and from Madison. We are united, determined and together we will win.
P.S. Be sure to forward the petition to your friends and help spread the word!
Recall Updates and Scott Walker Discussion
Opposed to the Scott Walker and Wisconsin Republican Attack on Wisconsin Working Families?
If so, then attend any one of the below meetings nearest you to learn more.
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will be holding a special volunteer special strategy session Monday, May 16. This will be a great opportunity to talk with DPW senior staff and other grassroots leaders about the statewide recall efforts, the importance of electing State Representative Jen Shilling to the state senate, and how citizens are going to retake Wisconsin from Scott Walker and his cronies. Please attend this meeting in southwest Wisconsin on Monday at the following locations:
1:00pm - Prairie du Chien: Simply Coffeehouse and Eatery, 204 West Blackhawk Ave.
3:30pm - Viroqua: Vernon Dems Office, 210 S. Main St.
7:00pm - La Crosse: Ho Chunk Three Rivers House, 724 Main St.
(following Jen Shilling's 5:30pm campaign kick off event)
If so, then attend any one of the below meetings nearest you to learn more.
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin will be holding a special volunteer special strategy session Monday, May 16. This will be a great opportunity to talk with DPW senior staff and other grassroots leaders about the statewide recall efforts, the importance of electing State Representative Jen Shilling to the state senate, and how citizens are going to retake Wisconsin from Scott Walker and his cronies. Please attend this meeting in southwest Wisconsin on Monday at the following locations:
1:00pm - Prairie du Chien: Simply Coffeehouse and Eatery, 204 West Blackhawk Ave.
3:30pm - Viroqua: Vernon Dems Office, 210 S. Main St.
7:00pm - La Crosse: Ho Chunk Three Rivers House, 724 Main St.
(following Jen Shilling's 5:30pm campaign kick off event)
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Saturday, May 14th Rally
One final reminder – We Are Wisconsin and the AFL-CIO are coordinating a major rally at the capitol on Saturday, 5/14 at 2:30 p.m. Buses are running from various areas of the state – see the SEPAC website for details (www.wseu-sepac.org). We still believe the Joint Finance Committee will begin taking executive action on portions of the budget proposal during the week of 5/16. We need a huge showing to make sure they know we have not gone away, we are still watching, and that most of this slashing and burning is unacceptable to the vast majority of Wisconsin citizens. See you on Saturday in downtown Madison
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March with Congressman Kind & Rep. Shilling
We are inviting area activists to join Jen Shilling and Ron Kind in the Westby Syttende Mai Parade this Sunday. We are position number 108 (in between the high school and elementary school on Highland) in the parade. We'll have a little time between the start of the parade and when we start moving, so we'll be gathering at 1:30. Please bring friends and family, we're hoping to have a strong showing.
Thanks,Tyler
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Tyler J. Hendricks
Field Organizer
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
(o) 608.782.1588
(c) 608.633.0704
www.wisdems.org
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Thanks,Tyler
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Tyler J. Hendricks
Field Organizer
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
(o) 608.782.1588
(c) 608.633.0704
www.wisdems.org
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Voter ID on its way to becoming law in Wisconsin
After a long, contentious debate, the state Assembly Wednesday voted 59-36 to require citizens bring valid photo identification cards when they vote. Democrats Tony Staskunas of West Allis and Peggy Krusick of Milwaukee voted with all Republicans and the sole independent legislator (Rep. Bob Ziegelbauer) in support of the measure.
Democrats offered more than 50 amendments in a debate that lasted until late in the evening. None of the minority party amendments was adopted.
The state Senate is poised to take action on the voter ID bill (2011 Assembly Bill 7) next week, in keeping with the goal of Republican leaders to make the bill become law in Wisconsin as soon as possible. The voter ID requirement will become law in 2012, but some parts of the bill will go into effect immediately.
AFSCME opposes any law that would complicate the process of voting. AB 7 creates a complicated set of rules that citizens will have to heed in order to vote. It comes at a time when the federal REAL ID law is to go into effect, making it harder to obtain driver's licenses, among other things.
Posted by Susan McMurray, Lobbyist
AFSCME Wisconsin
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Democrats offered more than 50 amendments in a debate that lasted until late in the evening. None of the minority party amendments was adopted.
The state Senate is poised to take action on the voter ID bill (2011 Assembly Bill 7) next week, in keeping with the goal of Republican leaders to make the bill become law in Wisconsin as soon as possible. The voter ID requirement will become law in 2012, but some parts of the bill will go into effect immediately.
AFSCME opposes any law that would complicate the process of voting. AB 7 creates a complicated set of rules that citizens will have to heed in order to vote. It comes at a time when the federal REAL ID law is to go into effect, making it harder to obtain driver's licenses, among other things.
Posted by Susan McMurray, Lobbyist
AFSCME Wisconsin
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
"Two-thirds of Wisconsin corporations don't pay state income taxes."
Finally, the media, such as the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is starting to listen that Corporations in Wisconsin DO NOT pay their fair share of income taxes.
Read the entire "PolitiFact" where the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel researches the claim of One Wisconsin Now that 2/3rds of Wisconsin Corporations don't pay state income taxes and finds the claim "Mostly TRUE".
Read the entire "PolitiFact" where the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel researches the claim of One Wisconsin Now that 2/3rds of Wisconsin Corporations don't pay state income taxes and finds the claim "Mostly TRUE".
Fighting Against State Employee Furloughs
You have all no doubt recently heard that Scott Walker cancelled the remaining furlough days for the Assistant District Attorneys, which came as a surprise to everyone, including the Assistant District Attorneys.
We are in the process of reviewing our options, legal and otherwise, for similar consideration.
While we don’t begrudge the ADA’s, we feel quite strongly that the governor and legislators need to do the fair thing and treat all state employees in similar fashion. One wonders whether the word “fair” exists in Fitzwalkerstan…
We are in the process of reviewing our options, legal and otherwise, for similar consideration.
While we don’t begrudge the ADA’s, we feel quite strongly that the governor and legislators need to do the fair thing and treat all state employees in similar fashion. One wonders whether the word “fair” exists in Fitzwalkerstan…
AFSCME Council 24 Membership Drive
By now, you should have received a mailing from us asking for your support in the fight. We need each and every one of you to sign up as voluntary members. The process is easy AND SECURE through our websites: Join the Fight at www.wseu-24.org; or www.wseu-sepac.org. Or, you can use the form enclosed in the mailing. If you have questions or need more information, please contact your staff representative.
We will have a booth set up at the Saturday, May 14th rally on the Wisconsin Avenue side of the State Capitol, where any state employee can renew their membership and support the fight. All that you need is a blank, voided check OR your credit card. As we have said, this is important. The union is the only thing between Scott Walker and the total destruction of Wisconsin’s values. We stand ready to continue representing you, fighting for you, lobbying for you, and are committed to changing the political scene.
We will have a booth set up at the Saturday, May 14th rally on the Wisconsin Avenue side of the State Capitol, where any state employee can renew their membership and support the fight. All that you need is a blank, voided check OR your credit card. As we have said, this is important. The union is the only thing between Scott Walker and the total destruction of Wisconsin’s values. We stand ready to continue representing you, fighting for you, lobbying for you, and are committed to changing the political scene.
Saturday, May 14th "We Are Wisconsin" Rally
We Are Wisconsin and the AFL-CIO are coordinating a major rally at the capitol on Saturday, May 14th at 2:30 p.m.
The focus is again to send a clear message to the governor and legislators that stripping our rights and destroying Wisconsin’s values in the state budget process is not acceptable.
In all likelihood, the Joint Finance Committee will begin taking executive action on portions of the budget proposal during the week of May 16th. We need to make sure they know we have not gone away, and that this underhanded, irresponsible, wrecking-ball behavior and attitude is unacceptable to the vast majority of Wisconsin citizens.
Now that the weather is warmer, and there is no snow in the forecast, it should be a great day to bring the family to Madison and spend an afternoon fighting for and protecting what is yours, as well as the State of Wisconsin’s.
Visit the SEPAC website for the complete bus schedule >>>
The focus is again to send a clear message to the governor and legislators that stripping our rights and destroying Wisconsin’s values in the state budget process is not acceptable.
In all likelihood, the Joint Finance Committee will begin taking executive action on portions of the budget proposal during the week of May 16th. We need to make sure they know we have not gone away, and that this underhanded, irresponsible, wrecking-ball behavior and attitude is unacceptable to the vast majority of Wisconsin citizens.
Now that the weather is warmer, and there is no snow in the forecast, it should be a great day to bring the family to Madison and spend an afternoon fighting for and protecting what is yours, as well as the State of Wisconsin’s.
Visit the SEPAC website for the complete bus schedule >>>
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
WisPolitics.com: State Senate recall round-up
The below overview of the pending recall elections is the most current as to status.
WisPolitics.com: State Senate recall round-up
WisPolitics.com: State Senate recall round-up
Public employees are not the cause of Wisconsin's budget woes
A new policy brief from COWS offers data on Wisconsin's public-sector workers. They are neither the "haves" Governor Scott Walker makes them out to be, nor are they the cause of Wisconsin's budget shortfall.
The brief, Wisconsin's Public Employees: A Foundation for Quality of Life in the State, presents information answering key questions:
1. Are public-sector workers overpaid? No.
2. Is the public sector bloated in Wisconsin? No.
3. How do public employees' concessions affect take home pay? The less you earn, the more you lose.
Public-sector workers: The source of Wisconsin's budget deficit? No.
Some 383,300 Wisconsin workers hold full- or part-time jobs in the public sector, and three of four of these workers are employed by local units of government. Public workers provide the education, public safety, and other public infrastructure that is a foundation for quality of life in the state.
Read the report in its entirety >>>
Updated – May 14 Rally at the Capitol
Updated – May 14 Rally at the Capitol
FREE bus ride to the rally. Bus schedule is now posted for this weekends major rally at the State Capitol.
FREE bus ride to the rally. Bus schedule is now posted for this weekends major rally at the State Capitol.
Monday, May 9, 2011
No catch for Walker, but big walleye taken
Like being Governor, Scott Walker has no experience. He wore hard, black soled boots in a boat and look how he is holding the fishing rod. Click on "share" to learn how the day went for the Governor.
Republicans rush agenda before recalls
The Wisconsin Republicans know they have done wrong. They are now fearing absolute control and are rushing to implement their agenda before they lose control to do so. Such shame, they campaigned on "job creation" and everything they are doing is anything but job creation.
Click on "share" to read the entire news story.
Click on "share" to read the entire news story.
WisPolitics.com: WisPolitics: Darling says she's trying to stay ahead of third parties in recall election
Keep the pressure on. Senator Alberta Darling is feeling the wrath of supporting Scott Walker's anti-union agenda.
WisPolitics.com: WisPolitics: Darling says she's trying to stay ahead of third parties in recall election
WisPolitics.com: WisPolitics: Darling says she's trying to stay ahead of third parties in recall election
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